Computer Science E-1: Understanding Computers and the Internet
Harvard Extension School
Fall 2006

Section 2: Upgrading a PC

Contact Information

Section Objectives

This section will follow-up on topics introduced in the "Dissecting a Computer" section.  Students will receive further instruction in computer hardware with emphasis on understanding how it all comes together.  Discussion includes strategies for tweaking, upgrading, and improving performance.  Students will be divided into small groups and encouraged to participate in the reconfiguration of a working computer.

The Basics

Examples

Hardware

Software

Extras

Buying a computer through Harvard

Some places to price and/or buy hardware online

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